Legal Counsel, Singapore

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The Role

Position Summary

The Legal Counsel is an individual contributor who is responsible for the end-to-end management of the legal and compliance function for the company.
The Legal Counsel will assist the Head of Legal in handling all legal and compliance matters.
The Legal Counsel must provide relevant and commercial legal advice to stakeholders and employees on legal matters affecting its operations. Key to success is the ability to navigate various competing issues impacting the business so to ensure that the business obtains the most relevant and commercially astute advice available.

Role and Responsibilities

Legal:

  • Advice to the business on a broad range of laws including: general corporate and commercial, employment, competition, intellectual property, privacy, litigation, anti-corruption, consumer protection.
  • Draft, review, negotiate agreements such as Sales/Distribution Agreements, Procurement Agreements, Sponsorship Agreements, Consulting Agreements, License Agreements, etc.
  • Review marketing materials and advertisements (online, offline etc)
  • Management of legal and compliance process systems.
  • Manage legal disputes and litigation including management of external counsel.
  • Provide legal advice to RHQ and HQ in relation to various legal issues upon request.

Compliance:

Management of the Company’s compliance program including:

  • General administration of compliance program;
  • Conduct of employee compliance training; preparation and circulation of relevant compliance messaging and educational material;
  • Manage entry and maintenance of compliance program records; and
  • Liaise with RHQ and HQ in connection with regional or global compliance requirements.

Update and implement business policies to ensure compliance with Singapore laws.

Monitoring of legal developments and trends. 

Data Protection Officer / Data Protection Manager

  • If required, to perform DPO or DPM functions.

Skills and Qualifications

  • Law degree (LL.B. or JD) – required
  • Admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore or a common law jurisdiction
  • At least 5 years of Post-Qualified Experience (PQE)
  • Demonstrated experience in corporate/commercial law and contract negotiations
  • Experience working in a law firm
  • Developed understanding of corporate, commercial, employment, competition, intellectual property, privacy, litigation, anti-corruption, and consumer protection laws
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team across diverse functions and levels; building relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels, valuing diverse perspectives
  • Self-motivated, adaptable, and resourceful in meeting changing priorities
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, embracing flexibility and growth
  • Commercial awareness with the ability to provide clear, concise legal advice

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The Company
Austin, TX
145,454 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1969

What We Do

Samsung Electronics is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, network systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. Samsung is also leading in the Internet of Things space through, among others, our Smart Home and Digital Health initiatives.

Since being established in 1969, Samsung Electronics has grown into one of the world’s leading technology companies, and become recognized as one of the top 10 global brands. Our network now extends across the world, and Samsung takes great pride in the creativity and diversity of its talented people, who drive our growth.

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